I love reading about and watching films about coming-of-age stories (obviously), so I was pumped to catch Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life. Plus, middle school really was the worst years of my life, so I figured I’d totally relate.

What surprised me about this movie was its depth. I wasn’t expecting it. I was expecting another piece of coming-of-age fluff. This movie wasn’t that. It appeared to be at first, albeit with fabulous acting (I’ve adored Lauren Graham since Gilmore Girls) and an amazing script, but then it showed its depth and made me love it even more.Continue reading